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Q: Chances of Recurrence And of Inheritence In Wilms Tumor

asked by: SidA on August 22nd, 2004

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Hi,
i have a friend who had wilms tumor when she was 6. It was completely cured by chemotherapy and removing one of her kidneys. She is 24 now and has had no problems since. I want to know what are the chances of recurrence of any kind of a cancer for her in the future.
Also what are the chances of wilms tumor occuring in the forthcoming generation(s).
Thanks!

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